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Pichincha Volcano

Pichincha is a stratovolcano in Ecuador. The capital Quito wraps around its eastern slopes. The two highest peaks of the mountain are Wawa Pichincha and Ruku Pichincha. The active caldera is in Wawa Pichincha on the western side of the mountain.

Elevation: 4,784 m (15,696 ft)
Prominence: 1,652 m (5,420 ft)
Listing: Ultra
Parent range: Andes
Rock age: Quaternary
Mountain type: Stratovolcano
Volcanic arc/belt: North Volcanic Zone

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